
Pot Roast Crock Pot Weight Watchers
The best meals in my home are fast, hot, easy and inexpensive.
This Crock Pot dish by Weight Watchers is all that and healthy too! Rich and tender beef, SO many veggies available..This is the way to do pot roast RIGHT. Second helpings are encouraged!
I like to make Crock Pot meals on days when I want our dinner ready and waiting when we get home. With 4 adults and one pre-teen we all have different schedules.
To be able to serve yourself a hot and nutritious meal is key in my home.
When I started the Weight Watcher program I had to totally learn how to cook! Cutting the sugars, carbs and starches from my recipes was daunting.
Including cooked veggies in the meal was nothing new for the family.
But I love raw veggies and rarely eat cooked. That was hard getting used to.
Cooking the veggies in the crock pot absorbed the juices of the rest of the dish. That opened a while new world to me!
These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:
- 3- lb. raw boneless chuck beef roast trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tsp. each salt and black pepper
- 14 oz. can fat-free beef broth
- 4 cups carrots cut into 1/2-inch coins
- 3 cups roughly chopped onion
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup celery cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp. chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:
- Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to high heat. Season roast with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Cook and rotate until all sides are browned, about 5 minutes. Place in a crock pot.
- Add all remaining ingredients except cornstarch to the crock pot, including the remaining 3/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Gently stir.
- Cook on high for 3 – 4 hours or on low for 7 – 8 hours, until roast is cooked through.
- Turn off crock pot. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tbsp. cold water. Stir into the liquid in the crock pot. Let sit, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove and discard thyme sprigs. Slice meat and serve topped with veggies and sauce!
NOTES:
Feel free to add potatoes to the crock pot.
If the roast breaks into pieces when you trim away the fat, just cook each piece in the skillet until browned — the smaller pieces will take less time. Tongs are great for rotating the meat when browning.
The over boiled canned veggies from my childhood were nothing like these!
When my family sees the crock pot on the counter in the morning they know that a warm, delicious and healthy meal will be waiting for them to eat when they get home.
The tender roast beef sits in a base of warm juices that have been thickened into a gravy.
And you can also add the veggies right to the pot when there is about 15 minutes left..They will be abundant and crisp.
Adding the potatoes at the beginning makes them tender. They have soaked up some of the gravy the meal is sitting in. And they fall off the fork.
When we get home from our day and open the door, the aroma coming from the kitchen immediately wafts in the air.
The bowls and utensils needed to enjoy this Pot Roast are sitting on the counter.
On the table is a plate of warm homemade bread and softened butter.
It won’t be long until the entire family is sitting around the table and recounting their day.
Just the looks on each of their faces is enough to call this dinner a success.
I hope you all enjoy this low fat and delicious meal for not just the New Year, but for many more meals during the year.
Tip:
The plate here just shows the Roast Beef. But feel free to add your potatoes and other veggies right in the pot to absorb the tasty juices!
Enjoy!
Pot Roast Crock Pot Weight Watchers
Ingredients
- 3 lb raw boneless chuck beef roast, trimmed of excess fat.
- 1 tsp each salt and black pepper
- 14 oz can fat-free beef broth
- 4 cups carrots cut into 1/2-inch coins
- 3 cups roughly chopped onion
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup celery cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 pinches sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 5 cut russet or baby red potatoes cut in cubes if desired.
Instructions
- Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to high heat. Season roast with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Cook and rotate until all sides are browned, about 5 minutes. Place in a crock pot.
- Add all remaining ingredients except cornstarch to the crock pot, including the remaining 3/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Gently stir.
- If you are adding any veggies or potatoes not listed in the ingredients this is when you add those too.
- Cook on high for 3 – 4 hours or on low for 7 – 8 hours, until roast is cooked through.
- Turn off crock pot. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tbsp. cold water. Stir into the liquid in the crock pot. Let sit, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove and discard thyme sprigs. Slice meat and serve topped with veggies and sauce!
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I see potatoes in the picture. Are they in the recipe?
I will need to check and fix it. But they are most definitely needed! Thanks for pointing it out. Happy Holidays!
How is this only 5 points per seving? I put all the ingredients in my weight watchers app and it came out to be 11 points per serving.
Maybe it is an older plan. But in the Hungry Girl Cookbook here: http://book.hungry-girl.com/books/8/8/all you will see all the nutrition. You have to scroll down almost to the bottom for this recipe. I bought this cookbook at a weight watchers meeting. Thanks for asking!
Pot roast in the crockpot has always been a favorite meal of mine! Your recipe sounds perfect; low calories, low points and delicious! Thank you for linking up with the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. Pinned!
I am glad you agree. A good nutritious dump and go recipe is my favorite. Set the table and eat! Do something special for yourself today and enjoy your week!
Delicious, easy, and healthy. That’s a win/win/win situation! Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’m sharing your link on social media.
Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi
Thank you for the share. I am glad you liked it!
Oh that looks Devine! Wish I had some right now! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
You are welcome. Have a great week!
This is a recipe we use to cook here in Greece! Thank you for sharing in Sweet Inspiration Link Party 🙂
That is so cool Christina! I am glad you came across it! Enjoy your week.
Guess what I am making for Sunday dinner this week Marilyn – yep Crockpot Pot Roast lol
Sounds great Amber. Have some for me! Have a good 4th!
This looks so tasty! The meat looks so juicy and tender. A great summer meal. Gotta pull out my crockpot. Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
It is quick, healthy, and delicious. You will love it!
Perfect for crock pot season. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party @DearCreatives Pinned & sharing. Have a happy 4th of July.
Thank you Theresa! Have a great holiday!
The meat in your pot roast looks so tender and delicious. I need to get my slow cooker out of the cupboard.
Kathleen
Blogger’s Pit Stop
Thanks Kathleen. I love my crock pot! Have a great holiday!
Popping back in to let you know that you are one of the fan favorites at The Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to the Showcase. Hope to see you later on at Make it Pretty! Happy Independence Day to you! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thank you so much!! I will be there. I never miss a party. Enjoy your 4th.
I love pot roast Marilyn. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty I have shared on social media. Have a great week and see you at next week’s link up! Sue from Sizzling Towards Sixty & Beyond http://www.sizzlingtowardssixty.com.au
I frequently make this when we have red meat. It is tender and the veggies are just right! Have a great week!
I am always looking for new slow cooker recipes, especially ones that are fast, hot, easy, inexpensive and healthy. I will definitely give this recipe a try soon. Thanks for sharing it at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
This is it Donna! Have a good holiday.
As always crock pot meals are the best. This one looks easy and substantial. My youngest son will love this recipe. He uses his crock pot all the time as well. Thanks for sharing. Leanna
Crock pots are good all year round! Have a good holiday.
YUM! I can just taste that. Give me the beef and some A1 sauce and that’s all I need 🙂 Thank you Marilyn for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
This is one of my favorite comfort meals!! Thanks for the shares!
Thanks for linking this recipe at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’m always looking for healthy delicious recipes–and this looks heavenly! I am a lifetime Weight Watchers member, so having the Points Plus is a bonus.
~Christie
You are welcome Christie! I am also a lifetime member of WW but never acheived the status of “lifetime”. But never say never! Have a lovely holiday.
We just love a great Pot Roast, oh my your recipe looks delicious! Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Thank you! Have a lovely day!
I know what I am making tomorrow for dinner. This is making me so hungry.
It is so easy and won’t heat up the house. Have a lovely day!
Only 277 calories!! I could eat this twice a week. Looks delicious and I know it is!
Don’t you just love that?? Yeah for my Mother’s Day cookbook!! Enjoy the holiday!
Yum! This sounds great. 🙂
Thanks Lexie! Enjoy
Marilyn, this sounds so good! I used to hate pot roast when I was younger; not anymore! It’s high on my list as comfort foods. Thank you for sharing it at Make it Pretty Monday! Hope you’re having a lovely week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
I love this dump and go meal! Thx and enjoy your day!
I like, fast, easy and hot too! Going to give this recipe a try. It looks great Marilyn! Pinning.
simple comfort food. Nothing beats it!
#happynow
I agree Kristin! Thanks for letting me share! Enjoy your week!
Hello Marilyn!
It looks so delicious! I don’t have a crock pot, but I think I can make it although 😉
Thank you for this delicious inspiration!
You just cook it at 350 degrees for 20 minutes per pound. Sorry, US equivalent. Thanks Emmi. Have a lovely week!
Looks great – I love crockpot cooking – I was wondering how many weight watchers points is this? I’m on the weight watchers plan. Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Thanks Helen! I had to go back to my Hungry Girl Cookbook.
Slow-Cooker Roast
1/12th of recipe (about 2 1/2 ounces cooked meat with 2/3 cup broth and veggies):
206 calories
7g fat
447mg sodium
11g carbs
2g fiber
4.5g sugars
25.5g protein
PointsPlus® value 5*
Turns out I already had it in my file and supposedly in my notes section. but here it is!! Thanbks for asking. I will edit to make this clearer! Have a great day.
I’m pinning this…looks delicious!
Thank you Suzy! I appreciate the pin. Have a great day!
This looks like it will have a lot of rich flavor! Sounds great. 🙂
This sounds delicious! I love a good pot roast. Pinned.
Thank you for the pin. It is almost crock pot time at my home again!! Enjoy your week.